An open letter to Wanstead Society members

Dear Wanstead Society member

It was sad to hear that the Wanstead Society has decided to close after many years of highlighting the kinds of issues that many Wanstead residents care about. It can be proud of the role it has played in civic life.

The fact that there has been an organisation like the Wanstead Society at all is thanks to a small number of dedicated activists and a much larger number of supporters who have helped it in the background with their involvement and – crucially – their subscriptions.

As one organisation closes, though, another one is developing. The Wanstead Fringe Association has successfully run the Fringe for 11 years and is now becoming a bigger organisation. Thanks to the opportunity to make something lasting of the Wanstead Curtain (the hall at Wanstead Methodist Church), there is the chance to play a role in shaping the future of Wanstead in other ways. The plan is for the Curtain to become a regular theatre, cinema and performance space as part of increased artistic and cultural activity here.

But to do it the Fringe needs support of Wanstead residents.

So we are inviting Wanstead Society members – along with anyone else who wants to be part of this new thing – to join as members of the Wanstead Fringe Association. Membership is a minimum of £10 per year and is available here.

The Wanstead Fringe would be delighted to have you on board.

Best wishes

Giles Wilson
Chair, Wanstead Fringe